AN investigation is underway after a flat fire broke out in Burton Bradstock - forcing the coast road to close

It was a holidaymaker's delight to take a pleasure cruise on the steamship Victoria, which plied its trade along the west Dorset coast

Langmoor Manor in Charmouth has a dramatic past, from an 18th‑century duel to a rumoured ghostly white rabbit

A Dorset patient has shared his frustration after waiting 10 weeks for a GP appointment and learning his referral will take eight months.

A young boy who has faced months of seizures has turned his love of purple into a fundraising effort that has brought in more than £1,000 for a national epilepsy charity.

The National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday April 4, 2026, have been drawn.

THE coast road between Bridport and Weymouth is closed due a fire in Burton Bradstock.

TWO men have been arrested after a fight involving hammers and broken bottles broke out in Bridport town centre this morning

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries following a fight on Lyme Regis seafront, police said.

PART of Lyme Regis seafront has been cordoned off by police

THE police helicopter has been launched and is circling Bridport town centre

A NEW Filipino-inspired café is set to open in the heart of Bridport

THE building of affordable homes at Bridport’s largest housing development has been hailed as a “significant step forward” by a local campaign group – but they warn some residents could miss out unless more people sign up to Dorset Council’...

A FIRE believed to have been started due to a faulty oil boiler tore through the utility room of a home in west Dorset this morning.

A new outdoor cinema experience is set to arrive on the shores of Lyme Regis next month, following the success of a similar event in 2025

A PUPIL from a school in Uplyme is looking to raise money and awareness of Type 1 diabetes after being diagnosed with the condition.

Alice Draper from Bridport has completed a marathon around Bridport to raise money for a baby-loss charity Tommy's

Much-loved family-run restaurant the Taj Mahal in Bridport is entering a new chapter

Many motorists believe that if a speed camera is located on the other side of the road, you can’t get caught speeding.

How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, this speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media.

A man became trapped on a cliff at the west Dorset coast as the tide rapidly came in

Our property of the week comes with a view so famous it has graced cinema screens, classic novels and countless holiday photo albums

Concern has been raised for a painted advertising sign that has been “consigned to oblivion” as it has become completely illegible through weathering

A dog walker has told of the terrifying moment a boy racer 'drove his car at him' in West Bay

A west Dorset cinema has ranked amongst the 'best in the world'

Students took part in a packed programme of activities as part of 'Science Weeks', designed to ignite imagination and promote scientific thinking.

Funeral and celebration of life arrangements for a much-loved and respected reverend have been shared

Follow ancient paths across Cranborne Chase on a walk that combines sweeping views of the countryside and an architectural gem of a manor house

Bridport weather forecast: Cloudy, windy days ahead with gusts up to 44mph, highs of 14C, and rising pollen levels. Rain likely Saturday night. UK update.

Herbies in Lyme Regis is the west Dorset town's highest rated fish and chip shop according to diners

Here's when a Hollywood star and Oscar winner rubbed shoulders with west Dorset residents in Lyme Regis

Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbour Assistant Harri Emery has taken a substantial step towards a career in boatbuilding after securing a bursary to study at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in March 2026, including in Poole and Weymouth

People working from home in Dorset will lose their annual home working allowance from this Monday

The NHS in the South West is preparing for another round of industrial action by resident doctors, who are due to strike directly after the Easter weekend – from 7am on Tuesday April 7 until 7am on Monday, April 13.

With the arrival of spring, keen gardeners are updating their homes and gardens with fresh floral displays.

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

A spokesperson for Lyme Regis Town Council said: "A section of the beach is currently closed following guidance from HM Coastguard

A rescue operation is currently underway at a beauty spot

THE date for a new late night bus between Lyme Regis and Bridport has been announced.

Heavy traffic has built up along a section of the A35 this morning.

A TEMPORARY works compound in the Holmbush car park in Lyme Regis is expected to be approved by an area planning committee in the coming days.

Frustration is mounting near Beaminster after temporary traffic lights near a tunnel have "repeatedly failed" as locals continue to wait on repairs from a landslide a month after the incident was reported

TOWN council bosses will have to hand back thousands of pounds to seafront businesses after a long‑running blunder over outdoor seating charges in Lyme Regis.

RECENT wildfires have prompted a stark warning from frontline firefighters and politicians over proposed fire station closures in west Dorset

A BEAMINSTER student has been elected to represent young people across Dorset in the UK Youth Parliament.

A manhunt is underway for an escaped prisoner.

Two Dorset students have been elected to represent the county in the UK Youth Parliament following a record number of applications from schools across Dorset

Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza has shared a few tips to encourage bees to come to your garden